What does the cryptic crossword clue "Name of female turning thirteen (adult?) (9)" mean?

The definition is "Name". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of THIRTEEN ("thirteen") + A (abbreviation of "(adult?)") [anagram: "turning"] = HENRIETTA; definition: "Name of female" The answer is HENRIETTA.

Name of female turning thirteen (adult?) (9)

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